Overview

Key Facts and Outcomes

First-year, first-time students will be automatically enrolled in Rising Tides for Marine Biology and Oceanography majors.

One of several place-based learning communities at California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt, this free year-long program of science and general education (GE) courses and activities focuses on one theme: Humboldt and Trinidad bays in Humboldt County.

Undergraduate students have access to excellent facilities and conduct research directly with faculty and interact with NOAA scientists—experiences normally reserved for graduate students. With Humboldt Bay experiencing the fastest rate of rising sea levels on the West Coast, students also have the unique opportunity to study two climate change threats to biodiversity: sea level rise and ocean acidification.

The Marine Biology program is offered by California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

General Chemistry

Sampling Techniques and Field Studies

Calculus for the Biological Sciences and Natural Resources

Brief Organic Chemistry

Phycology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Arcata, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Application Fee of U.S. $70.00 (non-refundable) can be paid online when applying on Cal State Apply.

High School Course Work

A-G Course Work GPA

Applicants with documented Military and Veteran status

Applicants participating in educational programming such as, but not limited to, AVID, TRIO Programs, Tribal/Native American Support, and After-School programs

Applicants who have utilized, or are currently utilizing Foster Youth Services

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

8824 USD / year

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Out-of-State

8824 USD / year

≈ 8824 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

8824 USD / year

≈ 8824 USD / year

Living costs

Arcata

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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